Sales And Business Development Intern

Elite Tech Corp | Zoho Advanced Partner; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 56,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Tech Corp is offering a Business Development Internship to build a career in IT sales. The program starts with a 1-month unpaid training period, after which interns may be considered for a paid internship based on performance and suitability.

There is potential for a full-time opportunity based on demonstrated performance and business needs. During the internship you will perform market research, lead generation, outbound outreach, client meetings and product demonstrations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification.
• Fluency in Malayalam and English is mandatory.
• Knowledge of Tamil and Hindi is an added advantage.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and identify potential business opportunities.
• Generate, qualify and follow up with leads.
• Conduct outbound calls, emails, LinkedIn outreach and other prospecting activities.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with prospective clients.
• Understand prospect requirements and communicate suitable IT solutions.
• Schedule and participate in client meetings, discovery calls and product demonstrations.
• Assist in preparing proposals, presentations and other sales documentation.
• Coordinate with internal teams to support smooth execution and client satisfaction.
• Maintain accurate lead and sales activity records in the CRM.
• Track assigned activities and provide regular updates to management.
• Learn about the company's products, services, competitors and market trends.
• Communicate professionally with clients across different regions and time zones.
• Support business development initiatives, events and client meetings when required.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks and consistently work towards improving business development skills.

Skills

Fluent English

Malayalam proficiency

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

Job Description:

Business Development Intern

Role Overview

We are looking for a passionate and proactive Business Development Intern who is enthusiastic about building a career in IT Business Development / Sales.

This opportunity is intended for candidates who are passionate about developing their skills in business development, client communication, lead generation and technology sales. It is not intended for candidates who are simply exploring different job options or are undecided about their career direction.

The internship will begin with a 1-month unpaid training period. Candidates who successfully complete the training period will be considered for a paid internship based on their performance and suitability for the role. Further, based on performance, consistency, learning ability and contribution during the internship, candidates may be considered for full-time employment.

Training & Career Progression

Stage 1 – 1-Month Unpaid Training

• Structured exposure to IT business development and sales activities.

• Learning about the companys products/services, target markets and sales process.

• Training in lead generation, prospecting, communication and client handling.

• Performance and learning evaluation throughout the training period.

Stage 2 – Paid Internship

• Candidates who successfully complete the training period may be offered a paid internship.

• Responsibilities will progressively increase based on the candidates capabilities and performance.

• Continued evaluation will be based on learning, quality of work, consistency, ownership and contribution.

Stage 3 – Full-Time Opportunity

• Candidates demonstrating strong performance and suitability during the internship may be considered for full-time employment.

• Full-time conversion will be based on individual performance and business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and identify potential business opportunities.

• Generate, qualify and follow up with leads.

• Conduct outbound calls, emails, LinkedIn outreach and other prospecting activities.

• Build and maintain professional relationships with prospective clients.

• Understand prospect requirements and communicate suitable IT solutions.

• Schedule and participate in client meetings, discovery calls and product demonstrations.

• Assist in preparing proposals, presentations and other sales documentation.

• Coordinate with internal teams to support smooth execution and client satisfaction.

• Maintain accurate lead and sales activity records in the CRM.

• Track assigned activities and provide regular updates to management.

• Learn about the companys products, services, competitors and market trends.

• Communicate professionally with clients across different regions and time zones.

• Support business development initiatives, events and client meetings when required.

• Take ownership of assigned tasks and consistently work towards improving business development skills.

Requirements

Eligibility & Required Skills

• Bachelors degree or equivalent qualification.

• Fluency in Malayalam and English is mandatory.

• Knowledge of Tamil and Hindi will be an added advantage.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Good interpersonal and listening skills.

• Comfortable with outbound calling, follow-ups and client communication.

• Self-motivated, proactive and willing to take initiative.

• Strong interest in IT Business Development / Sales.

• Willingness to learn about technology products and services.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced and target-oriented environment.

• Willingness to work flexible hours when required based on client requirements and time zones.

• Willingness to travel for client meetings, events or business development activities when required.

What We Are Looking For

We are particularly looking for candidates who:

• Are passionate about pursuing a career in IT Business Development / Sales.

• Have a clear interest in client interaction, sales and business growth.

• Are willing to learn, take feedback and continuously improve.

• Are confident in communicating with new people.

• Are comfortable taking initiative rather than waiting for instructions.

• Show consistency, commitment and ownership towards assigned responsibilities.

• Are interested in developing a long-term career in the organization.

Benefits

Benefits

• Hands-on exposure to IT Business Development & Sales

• Structured training and skill development

• Performance-based paid internship opportunity

• Potential full-time career opportunity

• Real-world client and sales experience

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